Mumbai weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert on September 26 in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. With a warning for possible waterlogging, traffic disruptions and minor flooding, commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly.
Mumbai weather over the weekend
IMD has further issued an orange alert from September 27 to 29 with a warning of moderate to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. Due to the shift in weather patterns, the inauguration of Navi Mumbai airport has also been rescheduled from September 30 to October 30.
Mumbai has been receiving a moderate amount of rainfall for the past week; however, starting today, the weather has picked up pace, which will continue over the weekend. According to Athreya Shetty, an independent weather forecaster, “A fresh depression off the Andhra coast is expected to develop over the next 24 – 48 hours. Meanwhile, the remnants of the Typhoon Ragasa is also expected to merge with this depression in the Bay of Bengal, which will form by September 27. After that, the system will cut across Maharashtra and move into the region, bringing in heavy rain.”
With winds travelling at the speed of 30-40 kmph, it is forecasted by the Regional Meteorological Centre that it will be accompanied by thunder and lightning over isolated places in the North Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada districts.